Cybersecurity Internship Fall 2026 - Enterprise Risk Management

Team: CDP Enterprise Risk Management

Location: Irvine, CA, Fairfax, VA

Commitment: Intern-CDP

Workplace Type: onsite

Security Practice Area: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) 

• Aid in the development and maintenance of Enterprise Risk Management programs for organizations across all industries 

• Conduct Enterprise Risk Assessments and analyze potential exposure at a strategic level 

• Perform Vendor Risk Assessments on behalf of client organizations 

• Develop Governance frameworks and Strategies for managing information security 

• Provide General Advisement Services to help organizations adequately address information security risks upon changes to strategic initiatives, projects, and infrastructure architecture 

What’s the Role? 

The Developing Consultant (DC) is an up-and-coming part of the client-facing consulting team. DCs are responsible for helping in conducting project delivery activities based on their selected Tevora Information Security practice areas, including Enterprise Risk, Compliance, Solutions Implementation, and Threat Research. Interns are expected to continually develop their skills through personal development and Information Security industry participation. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop technical and business skills required to perform billable work on projects as quickly as possible 

• Learn about industry-standard certifications and their benefits 

• Learn about National and International standards and frameworks like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 

• Observe implementations of Enterprise Security Solutions 

• Observe and help with internal and external penetration testing and social engineering projects 

• Plan technical execution plans to meet business requirements  

• Gather requirements to complete execution plans  

• Execute on previously designed plans  

• Document execution procedures and provide professional insights into the technologies involved  

• Assist Consultants with client engagements  

 

Necessary skills and qualifications: 

Every DC at Tevora is a technologist at heart but understands the critical intersection between business and technology. Foundationally, the ideal candidate will have basic familiarity with: 

• Networking concepts like firewalls, routers, switches, and DNS 

• Computer troubleshooting and server systems administration 

• Business planning and accounting 

• Any knowledge of compliance frameworks is a plus 

Abilities: 

• Multi-tasking and time management skills 

• Dynamic, enthusiastic, and excellent interpersonal skills 

• Excellent writing both expository and technical documentation 

• Intermediate working knowledge of Excel and Word 

• Self-starter who likes to tinker and learn on their own 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited 4-year university (or Military equivalent) or currently enrolled at an accredited 4-year university (or Military equivalent) 

• IT, Cybersecurity, and Information Security certifications a plus 

Additional requirements: 

• Eligibility to work in the United States. 

• Required to work onsite at our Fairfax, VA, or Irvine, CA, location. 

We've got you covered! 

• Paid Sick Time Off 

• Vibrant work culture 

• Career advancement opportunities